Cedar City · week of August 9, 2026
Council takes up General Plan Change: 800 North and Iron Springs Road
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What changed in Cedar City
Zone Change: 1133 South Main Street
4 yes, 0 no
R. Scott Phillips (yes), Waldo Galan (yes), Carter Wilkey (yes), Phil Schmidt (yes)
Watch this moment →General Plan Change: 800 North and Iron Springs Road
0 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain
Carter Wilkey (abstain)
Watch this moment →Approval of Agenda
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Consent Agenda
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Denial of Flock Insurance Purchase
0 yes, 4 no
Watch this moment →Table Fiddler's Canyon Trail Agreement
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Water Infrastructure Design Parameters
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Reject South Main Street Lighting Bid
0 yes, 4 no
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Development activity
1133 S Main St Zone Change
1133 S Main St
A request to change the zoning of the property from Residential Dwelling-Two Unit (R-2-2) to Central Commercial (CC).
Discussed — no decision yet
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800 N Iron Springs Road
A request to change the General Plan designation for land near 800 N Iron Springs Road to allow for more industrial and business use.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →General Plan Change: 800 North and Iron Springs Road
800 North and Iron Springs Road
A general plan change to allow for business, light manufacturing, and heavy industrial use.
approved (3-0-1) · still approved
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Also discussed
Flock Safety Insurance
The Council rejected a $25,000 insurance policy for the city's Flock camera system, questioning the program's value and the city's responsibility for maintaining the equipment.
What it means: The city will save $25,000 by not purchasing the insurance policy.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →public safety incident
The city is considering a $25,000 annual contract for Flock safety technology to help with public safety.
What it means: This is a $25,000 annual recurring cost.
Follow this issue →park renovation and infrastructure upgrade
The city is looking to move forward with Phase 4 of the cemetery improvements, which will cost over $280,000.
What it means: The project will cost the city $282,664.
Follow this issue →water infrastructure
The city is planning major water infrastructure upgrades, including new wells and pump stations. The Council is debating whether to invest in expensive backup generators now or focus on increasing water storage capacity to handle emergencies.
What it means: The proposed generator options range from roughly $400,000 to $1.7 million, with additional electrical infrastructure costs.
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